Community Of Citizens Research Articles

Citizen-Centric Governance: Enhancing Citizen Engagement through Artificial Intelligence Tools

The public sector presents important steps for digital transformation. Digital transformation uses a series of tools and methods to improve the relationship with citizens and improve benefits. This paper explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance processes and provides public institutions with insight regarding the impact of integrating chatbot communication tools when interacting with citizens. The present research provides an analysis of the socio-economic factors that determine the use of artificial intelligence tools, i.e., the propensity to interact more with the public administration as a result of improved communication through virtual assistants, and highlights the implications of AI in improving services towards civil society by determining the degree of satisfaction on aspects such as reduced waiting times in queues, access to information regardless of the traditional working hours of civil servants, quicker execution of operations, et al. The results, derived from an analysis of 507 sets of responses obtained from an online questionnaire, indicate that a number of variables, such as residential environment, employment status, household income and education level, significantly impact the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in mediating citizen communication with government.

Health Status of Senior Citizens of Dalit and Non-Dalit Community

The study investigates the distinctive characteristics of senior citizens, with a focus on Dalit and Non-Dalit communities in Malarani Rural Municipality, Nepal. Covering demographics, socio-economic factors, and health statuses, the research involves 430 individuals aged 60 and above. Historical marginalization of Dalit’s raises the possibility of unique challenges for them in aging. The utilizing chi-square tests, identifies significant associations between various factors, such as age, literacy, income, and health, among Dalit and Non-Dalit individuals. The chi square analysis underscores the impact of age, literacy, education, religion, employment, income, retirement, and blood pressure on senior citizens in Dalit and Non Dalit communities. Notably, possession of assets, land, home, and other variables showed no significant differences between the age (60-64 to 85+) groups. The study suggests that intergenerational programs and active aging initiatives can enhance the well-being of older adults and foster inclusive communities. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for addressing the distinct needs of senior citizens, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Civic Education in Border: Forms of Strengthening Nationalism for Indonesian-Malaysian Border Communities in Sebatik Island

<table width="604" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="406"><p dir="ltr"><span>The existence of Citizenship Education in Indonesia has a significant and strategic role in the effort to build the character of the nation. Citizens with the Spirit of Nationalism are one form of the nation's character. Citizenship education is taught from elementary school to college by the School of Citizenship Education (SCE). Citizenship Education in the Community is called the Community of Citizenship Education (CCE). The existence of Citizenship Education in strengthening the nationalism of citizens is also present in the border area, precisely in Sebatik Island Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan Province, which is directly adjacent to Malaysia. However, people in this region use ringgit money to buy, sell, and use Malaysian products to meet their daily needs, as well as the alleged existence of dual citizenship that is legally prohibited in Indonesia, which shows indications of weakening nationalism. This research uses a Qualitative Approach with the Case study method with the Informant who took a purposive sampling of Government, Community Leaders, Youth Leaders, Teachers, Military, and Journalists. This research aims to find forms of Citizenship Education for people in border areas of the State to Strengthen Nationalism. The results show that Forms of Strengthening border community nationalism are implemented through Community Citizenship Education by the Government, Entrepreneurs, Youth, and Media. Meanwhile, the School of Citizenship Education is implemented by Citizenship Education Teachers.</span></p><div><span><br /></span></div><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Drug use and the constitution of homo politicus in Swedish politics 1966–1979

BackgroundThe emergence of the drug user as a political problem in Sweden during the 1960s presented politicians with the problem of how to fit this new character into the existing democratic order. The aim of this article is to examine how Swedish politics sought to regulate democratic participation by establishing norms that conditioned who is recognized as a political subject as well as what counts as political speech and action. MethodsThe analysis is based on a close reading of parliamentary debates, political motions, and public reports and covers the period 1966–1979. ResultsDuring the examined period, Swedish politics constituted the ideal subject of democratic politics, homo politicus, as a subject embedded in a community of active and politically conscious citizens endowed with the capacity to cooperate and engage in the collective formulation of the common good. Drug use therefore posed a threat to the democratic order due to its passivizing effects that inhibited the cooperation needed to uphold the democratic polity. ConclusionThe perceived individualism, passivity, and inability of the drug user to engage in cooperation within a politically conscious community of citizens positioned the drug user as a threat to the democratic order. The drug user thereby became a useful figure in the political regulation of the democratic sphere and the constitution of homo politicus, the ideal subject of democratic politics.

Empowering Through Design: Regional Development Strategy of Los Lagos as an Intersectional Case

The territory is configured as a space that is limited, occupied, and used by different actors. From these, diverse relationships of complementation and reciprocity but also conflict and confrontation are generated in the form of complex systems, making the territory a “system of systems” (Lurås, 2016; Jackson & Keys, 2019). It evokes the concept of intersectionality, as it is used to designate the perception of power relations, putting in doubt the existence of empowerment of certain less favored actors. Systemic design is a practical-methodological-theoretical field where systems and design thinking and practice converge to address the complexity of citizen participation as the relationships of various elements, having multiple foci, considering these elements as human or non-human from a territorial point of view. Service design proposes that the actors of the ecosystem are considered “users” and “co-producers” of the service since all of them interact with the DRA at some level. Through co-production and co-creation techniques, around 30 community citizen online workshops and 16 participatory webinars were carried out. The objective of these workshops, in addition to contributing to the elaboration and adjustment of the diagnosis and Design of the Regional Development Strategy (ERD) of Los Lagos, Chile, seeks to generate social innovation. The use of databases and various media made it possible to design workshops in remote mode, which achieved effective participation of more than 2,000 people.

How Citizen Communication Mediation Model Works in Taiwan: The Moderating Roles of Asian Values and Network Homogeneity

Although communication mediation models have been extensively researched, limited attention has been given to the influence of social and cultural characteristics. This study aims to address this gap by examining the Citizen Communication Mediation Model within the context of Taiwan. Specifically, it investigates the moderating roles of Asian values and network homogeneity. Utilizing data from the 2018–2021 Asian Barometer Survey, we identify a significant indirect effect of political news consumption on political participation through political discussion. Furthermore, our findings reveal that Asian values tend to mitigate the impact of political discussion on political participation. Higher levels of network homogeneity can enhance the mobilizing effect of political discussion, but this effect is most pronounced among individuals with low or medium levels of Asian values. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Verification Behaviors and Countermeasures in the Age of Misinformation

Across the globe, social media have become dominant channels of communication and news for many citizens. They also provide online spaces where misleading information can exacerbate social cleavages and political differences in societies, which can then lead to deleterious democratic outcomes. Therefore, much work has sought to understand the ways in which the effects of misinformation can be attenuated. This virtual theme collection highlights eight studies that examined the conditions in which individuals would actively verify information as well as the effectiveness of certain countermeasures designed to help individuals discern information veracity.

Present and Future of AI-IoT-Based Healthcare Services for Senior Citizens in Local Communities: A Review of a South Korean Government Digital Healthcare Initiatives.

South Korea is promoting digital healthcare services in the public sector. One notable initiative is the "artificial intelligence and the internet of things (AI-IoT)-based healthcare project for senior citizens", which was implemented by the Korea Health Promotion Institute (KHPI). This project utilized an IoT-based digital healthcare service that integrates information technology and screen-based AI speaker functions. Services through this project are intended for senior citizens aged 65 years (or older) who face challenges in visiting public healthcare institutions owing to limitations on outdoor activities, especially in the post-coronavirus 2019 era. This article shares the recent outcomes of this project and outlines the mid-to-long-term development strategies for this style of South Korean digital healthcare initiatives.

Thought Communities and Pre‐conditions for Polity Formation in the European Union: Evidence From Six EU Member States

AbstractHow do citizens in European Union (EU) member states think about the EU? And what are the implications of different ‘thinking styles’ for citizens' preferences regarding formation of policies, politics and polity in the EU? The current article uses relational class analysis (RCA) and analyses perceptions of the EU as a political order by citizens in six selected member states. These are France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia – three founding/large member states and three members of the Visegrád group (two of which represent the most notorious examples of the ongoing ‘sovereignist’ backlash). Using RCA, we identify two thought communities in the selected EU member states: statists and pragmatists. These are the communities of citizens sharing thinking styles that would suggest their support for particular polity types in the EU.

Care, co-survival, and decency: expanding the understanding of outdoor life and smaller alcohol and drug scenes in Denmark and Norway.

Public spaces where alcohol and other drugs are openly used and marginal citizens gather, exist in many Nordic cities. The biggest open drug scenes in the Nordic countries are in cities like Oslo and Copenhagen; however, there are smaller scenes in other cities and suburbs, centered around shed-like structures, offering some form of shelter and a designated space for marginalized people involved in heavy drug and alcohol use who hang out in public space. In this paper, we investigate, in a comparative perspective, the characteristics and functions of smaller open alcohol and drug scenes, and how their existence is negotiated in the local community and among the citizens using them. This article is a comparative case-study based on data from fieldwork (participating observation and interviews) carried out in two specific, yet somewhat similar, locations in Denmark and Norway between 2017 - 2022. A cross-case analysis was performed to identify commonalities and differences. Smaller open alcohol and drug scenes are non-regulated spaces of ambivalence and ongoing negotiation in local communities. Based on the data across locations, they represent possibilities for informal care and community for citizens in marginalized situations. The scenes are further, across location, characterized by a mutual agreement of performing decency, e.g., not allowing minor drug sale/use. To enable public spaces as smaller alcohol and drug scenes can play a role in reducing harm for marginalized citizens. Communication and dialogue between citizens using an open drug scene and the wider community may help reduce stigma.

How laws are interpreted can make a positive difference in de-normalizing violence: Revisiting the Hart-Dworkin debate

There are several long standing and interesting efforts to work for democratization in Latin America, including in public services sectors such as education. This includes notably efforts in which successful developments have drawn on the use of principles that align with post-structuralist discourses and interpretivist traditions in legal adjudication. The analysis presented in this article elaborates on the Hart-Dworkin debate in US legal philosophy and implications of positivist versus interpretivist approaches to legal decisions and education policy for professionals such as teachers in Latin America. The research question pertains to how two distinct approaches of legal interpretation impact the reproduction of cultural and structural forms of violence in societies. As a concrete example of this is discussed the impact that positivist and interpretivist legal traditions have by framing possibilities and limitations in the work of professional practitioners such as teachers. The analysis is contextualized using self-reported descriptive education data from Latin America and the Caribbean. Recent examples of empirical case studies relevant for education governance in Brazil and Chile are also noted. The analysis presented raises a few points about how effective organizations and professionals are constructed as an outcome of how laws are interpreted. This is explained as a contributing factor to normalizing practices in which the broader citizenry is excluded from deliberative practices. Such forms of exclusion have in the context of education been critically defined by scholars as a form of cultural violence. The article concludes by highlighting the role that interpretivist, negotiated and participatory approaches can play in enabling professionals involved in the everyday of citizens in local communities. An example of this is how teachers can work for de-normalizing socio-political forms of violence. Specifically, this article considers the normalization of structural violence that manifests itself in how we conceptualize what is an effective organization and what is the legitimate role of public service representatives such as teachers in de-normalizing structural violence.

“Школьная забастовка за климат” и контуры будущих идентичностей

This article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of “Fridays for Future” (FFF) – a young movement of climate activists, whose leader since 2018 has been a Swedish (former) schoolgirl Greta Thunberg. The author’s goal is to consider the contours of the future collective identity that is currently being formed among its participants. A special chapter of the article is devoted to the modern structure of the FFF community, which has transformed significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The movement has successfully taken advantage of the Worldwide Network and diversified its activities. Therefore, even a partial loss of interest from the “big media” did not negatively affect its effectiveness. In another section, the results of the teenage activists’ practices are evaluated. It is argued that at present, their achievements in terms of climate and political goals are not great yet compared to full-fledged “adult” organizations. However, such results are very significant for the community of underage citizens who do not yet have electoral rights, because it will definitely improve in the future. The author unequivocally shares the opinion of researchers who conclude about the “glocal” type of identity that develops in the FFF environment: its activists are focused on solving both global and local problems. It is also noted that young FFF participants use transformative tactics – this is a community of a purely reformist, absolutely not conservative kind. There was a split in their ranks into “moderate” and “radical” wings. This, on the one hand, generally testifies to their acceptance of traditional schemes for building political organizations. On the other hand, the young activists themselves are already enriching the current political mainstream with new influence.

Una lectura sobre el Hiero de Jenofonte (2.8-16; 6.7-10): los ciudadanos y la guerra en el discurso del tirano

This essay focuses on the role that the theme of the war waged by the citizens plays in the tyrant Hiero’s regret for his lost status as a citizen. By invoking the military commitment that citizens offer to the city when it is engaged in a common war, Hiero underlines those aspects of being a citizen that he misses the most: sharing in the joys of victory, taking part in collective discussions when the community decides to go to war for a common advantage, the protection of the laws afforded to the citizens defending their city, the honor that victory over the enemy brings to the entire community of citizens.

Mental Revival of Ukraine: A Stranger Among Friends?

The authors of the study analyze the problem of the mental revival of Ukrainians in the post-war period, as well as consequences of the division of society into the categories of “friends” and “strangers”. The authors distinguish three stages in which the Ukrainian society distanced itself from Soviet political system values in the transition from homo soveticus to the modern Ukrainian political mentality: political distillation, sublimation and calcination. Two waves of internal migrants in independent Ukraine have been identified: the first in 2014–2015, and the second and after February 24, 2022. The study focuses on the profession as an indicator for the level of political awareness among citizens. It is noted that since the beginning of the hybrid war, there has been a division of Ukrainian society into those who left and those who remained to live under occupation. The attention is also paid to the importance of understanding the motivation and behavior of these people, as well as reasons for making decisions in favor of or against cooperation with the occupants. The issue of potential and existing manifestations of collaboration in the occupied territories is analyzed. By using the “triangle of power and relations by Stephen Karpman”, the article examines general sentiments of Ukrainians on the division of their society into “friends” (“heroes”) and “strangers” (“traitors”) during military operations in Ukraine. The authors analyze communication and behavior types of citizens within three models: “victim”, “traitor” and “hero”. The study indicates that citizens who were and were not in the occupied territory are wary of each other; several scenarios of relations between them are identified. The first is acceptance as “friends”, a manifestation of compassion, a tolerant attitude, and willingness to help the “victim”. Another scenario is non-acceptance by the community, assignment to the category of “stranger”, and tense and suspicious attitude towards the “traitor”. The authors note that, in the post-war period, another division of society is likely to be observed, but not on the basis of the language or territory, but on the actual place of residence of citizens (in territories occupied or controlled by Ukraine) during hostilities.

Net-Zero Energy Campuses in India: Blending Education and Governance for Sustainable and Just Transition

This study addresses the urgent need for comprehensive climate education amid a climate emergency. Human (energy) behaviors are developed from childhood and early adulthood. This study hypothesizes that transcending a nation’s net-zero energy ambition can be accomplished through experiential education. An Urban Governance Lab plus nEt-Zero Energy league model is introduced. Various behavioral interventions are designed based on the principles of serious games. Discussions provide rich narratives on how a nation with so many diverse communities can forge a rapid net-zero transition. The blended multi-disciplinary STEM education can drive energy citizenship in campus-like communities. A scenarios-based analysis demonstrating the potential of the proposed model in shaping energy behavior in young citizens leading to net zero is presented. The results from the scenario analysis present optimistic evidence underlining how campus-like communities driven by bottom-up initiatives can realize net-zero ambition beyond hope.

The Role of Media in Risk Management Processes—Analysis of the News Coverage of the Forest Fires in Spain

This paper focuses on the analysis of information on environmental catastrophes published in the digital editions of different national and regional newspapers, from a theoretical perspective that situates them as possible amplifiers of the social perception of risk or generators of alarm among the population in situations of risk or catastrophe. Within this framework, the general objective of the research was to find out to what extent the analysed media (a) transmit specialized, accurate, truthful and contrasted information that moves away from the characteristics of sensationalist news; (b) are useful sources of information for the public in the face of the possibility that they may act as generators of confusion and biased perceptions; and (c) show “communication gaps” in their news in relation to two cases of forest fires in Spain: the fires in Galicia in 2017 and those in Gran Canaria in 2019. The results obtained highlight the need for the media to make an effort to transmit truthful and useful communication for citizens in situations of crisis or catastrophe.

Understanding interplay between destination psychological ownership and community citizenship behavior to support sustainable tourism development

ABSTRACT Local residents play a significant role in establishing the destination’s strong brand. This study intends to weigh the support of community residents for sustainable tourism development (STD) using the latent variables of community citizenship behavior (CCB), place attachment, and destination psychological ownership (DPO). Primary data gathered through an offline survey from 367 inhabitants in 15 municipal wards in Hyderabad, India, were analyzed using structural equation modeling and the bootstrap method. The empirical results of the study show that DPO had a significant effect on place identification, place dependence, and social bonding. Barring involving behavior, rest four dimensions of CCB significantly impacted residents’ support for STD. This research provides theoretical and managerial insights on inhabitants’ roles in the development of a popular location. Study results are based on 367 sample data.

Comprehension of pharmaceutical pictograms in sub-Saharan migrants newly arriving in Europe: An exploratory study

BackgroundMigratory pressure from sub-Saharan Africa on Europe must also be addressed from a health literacy perspective. Sub-Saharan migrants newly arriving in Europe generally have lower literacy skills compared to the host community's citizens and special learning needs. Pictograms give health professionals a means of communicating medication instructions to people with no common language or who are illiterate, or both. ObjectiveThis work aimed to explore the comprehension of a set of United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) pictograms by sub-Saharan migrants newly arriving in Europe. MethodsA quantitative cross-sectional study was carried out. A voluntary survey was conducted among a population ≥ 18 years of age in a Temporary Stay Centre for Immigrants located in the Spanish city of Melilla (North Africa) in June 2022. The form included a selection of 10 USP pictograms to assess their comprehension. According to the International Organization for Standardization, a pictogram must receive 66.70% correct answers to be acceptable. ResultsFifty-one sub-Saharan immigrants participated in this study. None of the pictograms reached comprehensibility threshold. ConclusionPharmaceutical pictograms are ineffective in practice when they are not designed in a culturally sensitive manner.

Legal Position and Rights to Sue Community Citizens in Onrechtmatige Overheidsdaad Disputes, Post the Entrance of Law No 30 of 2014 Concerning Government Administration

UU no. 30 of 2014 concerning Government Administration explicitly states that it is possible for Government Officials to be tested by the PTUN. This is of course in order to create good government. This research is normative juridical legal research. This research will analyze the legal position and right to sue the community regarding the Onrechtmatige Overheidsdaad dispute. The research results concluded three things; First, the public has sufficient requirements to file a lawsuit because the legal position and right to sue are regulated in the Decree of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Number 36/KMA/SK/II/2013, Law Number 5 of 1986 concerning Administrative Justice, and others. Second, UUAP No. 30 2014 also explicitly states that the government is prohibited from abusing its authority and the PTUN has the authority to decide whether there are elements of abuse of authority. This means that Law Number 30 of 2014 provides space for the public to file a lawsuit. The three definitions of 'Community Citizens' in UUAP No. 30 2014 must be changed after the publication of PERMA Number 01 of 2023 concerning Guidelines for Adjudicating Environmental Cases.

Social Interaction and Life Satisfaction among Older Adults by Age Group.

This study examined the effect of social interaction on life satisfaction in older adults. A total of 8188 participants were selected according to the inclusion criteria. SPSS Windows software (version 23.0) was used for statistical analyses. Data were analyzed using the independent samples t-test, chi-squared test, and multiple regression analysis with weights based on two age groups: 65-74 and ≥75 years. The results showed that social interaction factors influenced the life satisfaction of older adults. In the 65-74 age group, factors that statistically significantly increased life satisfaction were meeting children (β = 0.17, p < 0.001) and volunteer activities (β = 0.04, p = 0.007). In the ≥75 age group, factors that significantly increased life satisfaction were talking with friends (β = 0.11, p = 0.002), talking with children (β = 0.07, p = 0.013), using senior citizen community centers (β = 0.08, p = 0.001), and hobby club activities (β = 0.07, p = 0.001). In order to increase the life satisfaction of older adults, different ways to support social interactions need to be explored.